The Dark Truth Behind The Spanish Conquest Of America

In 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail under the Spanish flag, launching an era of unprecedented exploration, wealth, and global conquest. Fueled by New World gold and silver, Spain built a colossal global empire under the Habsburg monarchs. However, relentless European wars, piracy, and economic mismanagement brought this Golden Age to a tragic decline. Discover how the Conquistadors reshaped world history and why the planet's most powerful empire ultimately collapsed. You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries, please contact [email protected]